Howdy Fourth Graders,During writing this week, we will be celebrating Lone Star Week! It will simply be a fun week of writing activities as we prepare for our writing STAAR assessment. The week has a Texas theme, and you are welcome to join in the fun by wearing your "western" wear like jeans, cowboy boots, western shirts, bandanas, etc. You are NOT required to wear these things. You may wear a cowboy hat, but it'll have to stay in our classroom during specials. If you wear boots, remember your tennis shoes for PE.Each day will focus on a different part of our writing and will be filled with fun brain based learning tasks. Get ready for a great week!Monday: Cookin' Up Great Ideas Tuesday: Pokin' around for revisionsWednesday: Ropin' in good word choiceThursday: Rodeo Star challengeRemember to continue reading for our IDITAREAD. Tomorrow, you will learn of some fun rewards as you approach the checkpoints of Rohn, Iditarod, Koyuk, and Nome! :)